Prompt Cards
Overview
Cards with strategies for managing emotions help students remember how to act when faced with strong feelings. Providing visual and/or verbal prompts that remind students of their calming strategies promotes Self-regulation.
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Products like TestingMom's social-emotional flashcards can help students identify and express different types of emotions. Cards can provide helpful reminders of calming strategies and support students' emotional Self Regulation.
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Factors Supported by this Strategy
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